Tulane Hosts Second Annual Campus Earth Day Festival

Student-led event features live music, free food and crafts, and local sustainability organizations.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:04am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of an outdoor festival scene, with blurred figures, tents, and greenery in a warm, colorful haze, conveying the celebratory and community-driven spirit of the Tulane Earth Day event.The vibrant Earth Day Festival at Tulane University brings the community together to celebrate sustainability and environmental conservation through music, crafts, and shared passions.New Orleans Today

Tulane University's Earth Day Committee held its second annual student-led Earth Day Festival on Saturday, featuring live music, free food and crafts, and collaboration with local environmental organizations. The goal was to promote environmental awareness and sustainable initiatives within the Tulane and New Orleans communities.

Why it matters

The Earth Day Festival provides an opportunity for Tulane and the local community to come together and celebrate sustainability, environmental conservation, and community-driven solutions. By engaging students and local organizations, the festival aims to reshape perceptions around sustainability and make it accessible for all.

The details

The free, public event included live music, craft activities, and tabling by local businesses and environmental groups like Glass Half Full and Grounds Krewe. The Earth Day Committee began planning shortly after last year's festival, with the goal of increasing local participation. Leading up to the main event, the committee held smaller events like trivia nights and craft nights to promote sustainability education.

  • The Earth Day Festival took place on Saturday, April 16, 2026.
  • The Earth Day Committee began planning for the festival immediately after the 2025 event.

The players

Jules Perez

Co-director of the Tulane Earth Day Committee and a junior at the university.

Casey Bruck

Small events coordinator for the Tulane Earth Day Committee and a junior at the university.

Olivia Faul

Co-director of the Tulane Earth Day Committee and a junior at the university.

Lily Linn

Attendee of the Earth Day Festival and a junior at Tulane University.

Tulane Earth Day Committee

A student-led organization at Tulane University that organizes the annual Earth Day Festival.

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What they’re saying

“The goal is to promote environmental awareness and educate our Tulane and local community on sustainable initiatives.”

— Jules Perez, Co-director, Tulane Earth Day Committee

“I think one of the most important things about environmental awareness is just continuing to get your peers and friends involved.”

— Casey Bruck, Small events coordinator, Tulane Earth Day Committee

“Bringing together people from across the city around shared passions for the environment and sustainability is such a special opportunity. It's incredibly rewarding to help create a space where everyone can come together on the same day to celebrate that.”

— Olivia Faul, Co-director, Tulane Earth Day Committee

“I really liked all the fun activities they had, especially the vintage shopping.”

— Lily Linn

What’s next

The Tulane Earth Day Committee is already planning for next year's festival and is seeking new members who are passionate about sustainability and interested in playing a role in the event's continued growth.

The takeaway

The Tulane Earth Day Festival demonstrates how student-led initiatives can bring together a community around shared values of environmental conservation and sustainable living. By engaging local organizations and businesses, the festival is able to promote awareness and inspire action on sustainability issues that impact the broader New Orleans area.